I need advice.

[yashimi]

hello. I am a 28 years old, 5 years as a nurse, I was recently offered a job in 2 different hospitals. One, was a telemetry nurse, night shift in a big and top hospital in Illinois. The other one, was from a community hospital and the job position offered was as clinical education patient coordinator RN, day shift and a nursing admin category. I am really confused which one to pick because I am still young and that my only experience is being a nurse in a nursing home. I was promoted as an evening supervisor there too. I am torn which one to choose because both of it has its pros and cons. I dont want to work night shift because its not healthy for me because I tried it before. The thing is, i know its hard to be accepted in a big hospital and maybe this opportunity will not knock on my door anymore. Meanwhile, the other job offer as a pt. coordinator is like part of the administration and it works as a nurse who is educating patient upon discharge. I am tired of doing floor nursing as well but i dont want to let go of working in a top hospital and learn a lot of new skills. I need advice my fellow nurses. If i were you, which one will you choose?? thank you very much. All your opinions will be very much appreciated.

[Ruby Vee, BSN]

And your reason for not staying where you are?

[scaredsilly, BSN, RN]

Do what you love! You said you want to get away from bedside, and a nurse educator role opens lots of doors, go for it!

[lavendarwolf]

I am in similar dilemma but I won't go into mine since this is about you. I will say that if you know you are not a night person, DON'T DO NIGHTS!! I tried it thinking I could. It made me sick, every single time and took me days to recover. Sometimes it's OK to say : "I don't do nights." You have to set boundaries. Good luck to you and ultimately we will both choose what is best for us!